Pricey but you get what you pay for. Books up during busy season. But small 2 person groups can…read moresqueeze in and bar is always open. Very upscale experience from seating to staff. Seating inside and out. Located on the corner of the strip right up against 30A Expect to spend atleast $40 a person on the cheaper end and sky is the limit from there. Wonderful steak option closer to $80 that is aged and highly recommend. Parking can be tuff so if your staying in the area I'd walk or get a ride. Parking is either right agaisnt the building or you won't find any. Shares parking with homes, shopping and more. Such a beautiful area.

One of the most delicious meals I've had on Rosemary Beach!…read more We had 8pm dinner reservations for a party of 5 on a Friday night. Right when we arrived, we were walked to our table, which was a booth and was plenty of room for the 5 of us. When we were walking to our table, I noticed how nice this restaurant was! The ambiance was on point. Very nice but not too nice. Our waiter immediately addressed us when we sat down and gave us his recommendations for drinks. I decided on the peach Paloma spritz. It was delicious and well presented. Others in my party got red wine, a French 75 and the market ranch water. I thought mine was the most delicious lol. Before we ordered our appetizers, the waiter was so beyond knowledgeable about the whole menu. Gave us all of the specials like nothing I have ever heard before. He was so great! For our appetizers, we got the bread butter candle, smoked fish dip, and the burrata salad. The bread butter candle was the best thing I've ever had! It was so cool and very unique. I absolutely loved the burrata salad, but I thought the fish dip was a tad too fishy for me. For our entrees, most of the table got the red fish and the other two got the steak and the pasta. We all devoured the red fish! It was so delicious and a good portion. Others in my pastry weren't fans of the pasta, but the steak was one of the best I've ever tasted. From the service to the food to the ambiance, this place is one of my favorites I've ever dined at! I can't wait to come back!

We had a nice seat outside for brunch and had a wonderful view of Rosemary and the ocean! I'd…read morealways recommend sitting outside because the view is unbeatable. We had a great Cesar salad to start with. I ordered the lobster grilled cheese and tomato bisque. My lobster tasted very fishy. I told our waiter and he was kind about it and said he appreciated the feedback. We also ordered French toast which was out of this world!!! The pear and mascarpone were to die for. We also got the rooftop original with extra crispy bacon, grits, and scrambled eggs and it was good! We went for my birthday brunch celebration and our waiter surprised us with the most amazing crème brûlée. Definitely one of the top crème brûlées I've ever had and would order again. Parking is difficult in Rosemary so plan accordingly with ample time before your reservation

Probably the best views around. Waitstaff was cool. Parking is difficult. I didn't need to make a…read morereservation but it's always a good idea. The whole fish was huge. I'd say enough for four but for certain enough for 3. I went back the next day and ordered some cold starter that was also good but I forgot the name and didn't get a picture.

Delicious! Try the tacos! Kids' burger was amazing! Pizza is big enough for 2 people to split. Cute…read morerestaurant in a convenient location. Great service from friendly and attentive staff. Our family loved this place! 5 stars $$$ Would eat here again!

We came here twice on our visit to Rosemary Beach. Seems to be the one the only "low key"…read morerestaurants in town. The first day we started with the Machita dip which was queso over chorizo. It was soo flavorful and I consider myself a queso expert :) My husband had the swordfish sandwich and I enjoyed the house salad. Sandwich was delicious, but a bit sloppy to eat. Second visit I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and he ordered the fish tacos. Both great ... chicken salad sandwich had a lot of pickles so if that's not your thing, beware. But I loved it. Fish tacos were a great size. Overall service was incredible and it's a great laid-back bar in town.

This bar came recommended for watching Sunday NFL football. We got there around noon on Sunday and…read morewas impressed how TVs were already labeled with which games would be broadcasted on which TVs. Bartenders were great and very efficient. We started off with the shrimp appetizer and it was a great portion and very flavorful. Highly recommend. We then split two orders of wings. The sauce had great flavor, but we were a little disappointed in the crispiness of the wings. We asked for them extra crispy and not only were they not crispy, but they were somewhat undercooked. Not my thing. Service was fantastic and is definitely a popular and great place to watch the games.

Shades on 30A delivered a fantastic experience for our group. Our server was outstanding--super…read morequick with drinks, incredibly friendly, and really helpful walking our party of eight through the menu. We started with the Nashville Hot Wings and the crab cakes, and both were excellent. The wings had great flavor without being overwhelmingly hot, and the crab cakes were fresh and well‑seasoned. For my entrée, I went with the Salmon Pad Thai, which ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. Tons of flavor, perfectly cooked salmon, and again--not too spicy. Just balanced and delicious. Overall, Shades nailed it: great service, great food, and a smooth experience even with a large group. Totally worth it.

My favorite restaurant in the area. Make a reservation and parking is difficult but it's all worth…read moreit. Our waitress, Heather, was awesome. The cast iron filet with lump crab was . Mashed potatoes, asparagus. It was all good. The shrimp and grits was very good. I will definitely go back.

Stopped here early on a Monday evening and was able to sit at the bar. Service was slow initially…read morearound 6 PM, but picked up dramatically by 7. Bartenders were very friendly... a little bit too much for my taste but welcoming. My husband ordered the elk and it was absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly. I was looking forward to the fried beef and blue cheese tortellini when I saw it online. I can honestly say it was a little disappointing. I didn't taste any blue cheese and the filet bites were very well done. Under rated in my opinion, but the elk trumped everything! I will say we enjoy the atmosphere. Dark and cozy and very romantic. Worth a visit for a special occasion!

We came here for dinner and although there was a little bit of a wait, it really wasn't too bad…read more Especially in Alys Beach, you can easily spend the time exploring the beautiful area while you wait! The service was great, and while the inside felt a little crowded, we really enjoyed the food and drinks. The mini crab cakes were a great appetizer: small but packed with flavor. I had the cucumber fresca for a drink which was light, refreshing and really tasty. For my entrée, I ordered the ribeye cooked medium and it came out at the perfect temperature. My husband had the bone-in pork chop, which he really enjoyed as well. Overall, we had a really nice dinner and enjoyed our experience. I would definitely come back!

A delicious meal! We came on a Sunday night with no reservations for our party of four, and we got…read moreright in! The atmosphere is very open, light and beachy, which I loved! There was a whole outside area with cornhole and a bar that you could stand around at while you waited for your table. And tons of free parking behind the building, so that's a plus. Our waiter was attentive and quick to help us! To eat, we got the scallops, band bang shrimp and the fish and grits. The scallops were the best I think I've ever had. They were a great portion size and the sauce was perfect. The fish and grits had the redfish and I love redfish so this entree was great for me. The waiter said everyone loves the bang bang shrimp (I'm allergic), but everyone else at my table who could eat it, devoured it lol. Everything came out in a good amount of time and was presented so nicely! It looked and tasted delicious. I also thought the prices were good for what we were getting, so I would definitely come back again!

We truly love The Citizen and make it a point to come here every time we visit Alys Beach. The…read morefood, service, and ambiance are always up to par, and we've consistently had a great experience. From the cocktails and appetizers to the entrées and desserts, there's always something we enjoy. We've sat both inside and outside, and I love both settings. Some of our favorites are the East Coast and West Coast fresh oysters, tuna poke, ceviche, and their smoked fish dip. Their pasta is also really good--I recently had the radiatori, and I've had their pesto pasta in the past and really enjoyed both. The Citizen has become one of those places we look forward to visiting every time we're in Alys Beach, and we'll definitely continue coming back.

I've been to Citizen 10+ times sitting at their oyster bar or at a real table. We always enjoyed…read morethe oyster bar with friends. Crackers and oysters are amazing. I got a spot at bar this Saturday at O-Ku (great sushi across the way) for drinks and thought I'd check availability for our party of 4. As I walked in I noticed that 50+ % of the tables were empty and 40% of the "first come first serve live bar" was also empty. I asked the greeter she explained that the raw bar had a long waiting list (but was 40% empty). Very poor people skills and ZERO ability to explain their seating. Imagine how well this place would do if they had people eating food at their tables. Maybe the Alys Beach crowd is OK with showing up 30 minutes late? Expensive good food and terrible entry experience imho. I should have taken a photo of the half EMPTY restaurant and oyster bar at 8 pm. We wound up having an amazing meal in the bar area of O-Ku. Server / bartender was terrific

I had the poke bowl, which was very good, and my husband ordered the fish burger, but he wasn't…read morevery impressed. Overall, the food was decent, though not especially memorable. Only place open later, everything winds down around 9 pm. There is also an entertainment fee, which was new to us, and you'll be charged even if you're not really there for the entertainment, is about 2$ no biggie but good to know. We went back at a different time expecting more food options, but instead found more of a lounge vibe with a live DJ and drinks. If you're looking for "late dinner" like 9-10 , it's worth a visit, but the experience can vary depending on when you go. Friday sat they have a live dj.

My fiancé and I chose Proper Restaurant & Bar to celebrate our engagement with both of our…read morefamilies, so this dinner was incredibly special to us. We had a party of about 15 people, and while the evening had some bright spots, it unfortunately didn't live up to what we had hoped would be a memorable celebration. Earlier that morning, we called and made a reservation for our large group. Later in the day, we called back simply to confirm that a high chair would be available for one of the babies in our party, only to be told that there wasn't a reservation under our name. It was a stressful start, especially with such a large group to coordinate. Thankfully, when we arrived, the staff was able to accommodate us with outdoor seating, and we were grateful they found a way to fit us in. Our server was kind, and I understand that serving a party our size isn't easy. That said, service throughout the meal was quite slow, and there were several mix ups. Some guests waited a long time for drinks, a few orders were missed initially, and it took quite a while before everyone had their meals. The cocktails, however, were excellent. Our table ordered espresso martinis, margaritas, and several other drinks, and those were definitely a highlight of the evening. Unfortunately, the food was the biggest disappointment for our group. The appetizer portions were much smaller than we expected, and overall, most of us weren't particularly impressed with the quality of our meals. Considering we were celebrating such a special occasion, we had hoped the food would be just as memorable as the setting. Proper is in a beautiful location, and I do appreciate that the staff was ultimately able to accommodate our large party after the reservation mix up. Based on our experience, though, I think this is probably a better spot for drinks and a couple of small bites than it is for a large celebratory dinner. While I'm glad we gave it a try, I don't think it's a place we'll be returning to.

Food and team are great. Usually very busy but teams works…read morefast. We have had breakfast and lunch many times and really enjoy the place.

It was good food, but our waitress was overwhelmed with too many tables and forgot part of our…read moreorder. I can't say there was anything special about our experience, we came, we ate, we paid, we left. It's a nice place, the decor is a little bit retro-modern. But I can't say the food stood out.

One of our fav places to go but make reservations by calling. One hint is to ensure you reserve at…read morethe right location as some menu options are different. We go to the perfect pig in Santa Rosa. The ambiance is good, but the food is exceptional! The burger is always a hit and we never miss the flatbread fig with Parmesan. We always talk about it every time we discuss the best flatbread ever... They do sell t-shirts if you want to represent, but the price to represent is a little high at $29+. I suggest closer to cost I'df they want to move these.

Good food, good drinks, good ambiance. Full bar and kid-friendly seating…read more Did we accidentally walk into happy hour?? Sun 5pm. $6 drinks were a great surprise. My bottomless pit got full off the burger and thick spiral fries. Almond chicken salad was very saucy. Food: 8/10 Thank you Scott!